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Play big knife before Lord Guan (班门弄斧) — Chinglish Slang

📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览

Slang Name：Play big knife before Lord Guan

Chinese：班门弄斧

Type：Lost in Translation / Chinglish Slang

🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义

English：
A Chinglish phrase meaning showing off one's slight skills in front of an expert, literally translated from Chinese idiom "bān mén nòng fǔ".

中文：
直译自中文成语“班门弄斧”的中式英语，指在行家面前卖弄微不足道的本领。

📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景

This Chinglish translates the classic Chinese idiom "班门弄斧". Lord Guan (Guan Yu) is a famous master of weapons in Chinese history. Standard English uses "teach fish to swim" or "show off before an expert".
该中式英语翻译经典中文成语“班门弄斧”，关公是中国历史上的兵器大家，标准英语用teach fish to swim表达。

📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句

📌 Example 1

1. You play big knife before Lord Guan, he is a master. 🗡️

2. Don't play big knife before Lord Guan, you are new. 🆕

3. He plays big knife before Lord Guan, feels embarrassed. 😳

4. Stop play big knife before Lord Guan, listen to experts. 🧑‍🔬

5. She plays big knife before Lord Guan in painting. 🎨

6. It's silly to play big knife before Lord Guan. 😜

7. Learn first, don't play big knife before Lord Guan. 📚

8. You play big knife before Lord Guan, no one believes you. 🚫

你这是班门弄斧，他可是大师。

别班门弄斧了，你还是新手。

他班门弄斧，尴尬极了。

别班门弄斧，多听专家的。

她在画画上班门弄斧。

班门弄斧太可笑了。

先学习，别班门弄斧。

你班门弄斧，没人信你。

Play big knife before Lord Guan (班门弄斧) — Chinglish Slang

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Play big knife before Lord Guan (班门弄斧) — Chinglish Slang

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🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义

📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景

📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句

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